William Merritt Steger
Appointed by President Richard M. Nixon in 1970 and confirmed by voice vote, William Merritt Steger was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. He earned a law degree from Southern Methodist University School of Law (now Dedman School of Law) in 1950. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, November 25, 1970
- Appointed by
- Richard M. Nixon, 1970
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Southern Methodist Law (now Dedman School of Law) 1950
- Succeeded by
- Richard A. Schell
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Eastern District of Texas | Nixon (R) | voice |
A per-senator roll-call isn’t shown for this confirmation. The Senate’s recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989; many confirmations (especially before then, and most to the lower courts) were by voice vote or unanimous consent.
35 years on the Eastern District of Texas. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).